Subtract 40/45 from 20/7
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 40/45
20/7 - 40/45 is 124/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
20/7 = 20 × 45/7 × 45 = 900/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/315 - 280/315 = 900 - 280/315 = 620/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 124/63
- In mixed form: 161/63
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